6 Ways to Make Underrated Flowers Look Amazing

Some flower make you squeal with glee (Yay, roses! Tulips! Peonies!) and others, well, don't. But we're not sure that the typical reaction to a bouquet of carnations or baby's breath is warranted. With a fresh point of view, even the most inexpensive flowers can turn a bare table into the happiest decoration in your room. Try one of these arrangements (spotted on Instagram) that prove that these blooms don't deserve their bad repuations.

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There's an air of country elegance to all-white carnations displayed in a pale blue pitcher. Choose monotone colors and arrange them in tight clusters to acheive the impact of a pricier bouquet.

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We're not saying daffodils aren't popular or desirable (we love 'em!), but they're a bit expected. Instead of arranging them with their tall, green stems standing above the top of the vase, cut them short and place them in a stout container. The look is surprising, and totally adorable.

Long regarded as only a wedding bouquet filler flower, baby's breath can stand on its own, too. In a square vase that acts in contrast to the flowers' overgrown, organic look, this arragment is chic and modern.